Dr. Suhel Khan, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in Kondhwa Khurd, Pune, recently treated a patient from Akluj suffering from severe knee pain due to Grade 4 Osteoarthritis in both knees. Her main concern, like many from rural areas, was whether she could sit cross-legged after surgery. Dr. Khan performed Total Knee Replacement using modern high-flex implants, allowing natural knee movements, including sitting cross-legged within six weeks. However, he advises avoiding sitting on the floor to preserve the longevity of the implant, as this action puts immense pressure on the knees.
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